UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Add new bookazine Th(e) Influencer to your must-read list. Coedited by Marc Balet, former creative director of Interview magazine, the title serves as a barometer of the most dynamic inspirations in contemporary visual culture. Categorized by novel aesthetic themes—including Malefic Nature and Venom—the biannual publication features more than 2,000 images culled from fine art and fashion. Even with the hefty $7,500 price tag, it's drawing the attention of industry heavyweights: Fashion consultants Decode Creative and trendspotting agency ESP Trendlab are among the book's style-savvy subscribers.